Optimising Early Respiratory Support for Preterm Infants: The HIPSTER Trial [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Louise Owen (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Susan Donath ,  Dr Brett Manley ,  Prof Peter Davis

Brief description Premature babies who need breathing support are often given ‘nasal continuous positive airway pressure’ (NCPAP) via large nasal prongs. It works well but is uncomfortable. A newer, popular support is ‘high flow’ (HF) which uses smaller nose prongs and may be more comfortable, but HF has not been well studied. The HIPSTER trial will compare these systems in 750 premature babies, at random half will have NCPAP, half will have HF. We will assess whether babies do equally well with each system.

Funding Amount $676,478.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant